Water tank cleaning in Qurtubah, Makkah

Potable-rated materials

Linings and disinfectants cleared for drinking water tanks, not general-purpose products.
You get the downtime first

How many hours the tank is out of service, told before we start rather than after we finish.
A first-draw flush

We run the first draw off after refilling, and the tank is not handed back until the water runs clear.
Ground and roof tanks

Villas, apartment blocks and premises that need a written record of each visit.

Why the job is different in Qurtubah

Tanks in the industrial zone hold heavy sediment from industrial seepage and metallic dust, fine oils and chemical traces that enter with groundwater drawn from soil below workshops. The method is set out in full on the full Water tank cleaning page.

The first reason

Industrial pollutants and metallic waste

Workshops and warehouses around the tank release metal dust, paint particles and oils into air and soil. Leaks from industrial sewerage pipes enter the groundwater supplying your tank, leaving persistent metallic taste and odour.

The second reason

Fuel stations and inadequate sanitation

Fuel stations and basic sewage points near the tank cause bacterial and chemical seepage into the water. Uncontrolled ground around the tank attracts feral animals and rodents searching for water, leaving traces and droppings.

The third reason

Low pressure zones and backflow risk

Main lines here serve heavy industrial and commercial load, and any pressure drop creates a vacuum that siphons contaminants from soil and adjacent pipes into the tank.

Landmarks of Qurtubah

In Qurtubah on Al Hajj Street near Souq Al Hijaz and the Dawas market, tanks in workshops and warehouses spread along the wide street require direct vehicular access from the main thoroughfare.

Al Hajj Street
Third Ring Road
Al Dawas Market
Souq Al Hijaz

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

Industrial plots, the old Dawas market and Souq Al Hijaz occupy wide streets with loading bays and fuel stations nearby. Drainage networks carry diverse industrial waste alongside residential water supply lines.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The settled layer is dark brown and heavy from metallic compounds and fine oils, not organic sediment but industrial seepage and contaminated soil minerals.

Light and algae

Algae is almost absent because heavy metals and oils inhibit biological growth, but the smell from anaerobic bacteria in the sediment is strong and persistent.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Wall deposits are grey and firmly stuck from silicates and suspended minerals in the water, not ordinary limescale or biological film.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Concrete lining may be degraded by acids in industrial seepage, and cracks widen faster here than in residential areas because chemical attack is relentless.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The lid is stained with oil, dust and metal particles from nearby workshops, and the maintenance hatch is difficult to clean of metallic sediment residue.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent openings and overflow outlets may clog with heavy mineral deposits and may need air filters installed to prevent further pollutant entry.

How we work

1
Inspect before the drain

Tank type and material, the condition of the lining, the depth of the sediment, the lid and the vent, and where the drained water will go. We agree the window without supply before anything is opened.
2
Drain, then lift the sludge

The water leaves through the outlet, then the layer beneath it is taken out by hand and by suction. That layer is the reason for the visit, not the water that ran out ahead of it.
3
High pressure wash

Walls, floor and the joint where they meet, with a brush wherever the film resists, then the wash water is taken out completely so nothing we lifted settles again.
4
Disinfect and put back in service

Disinfectant over every internal surface, left for its contact time and then rinsed out, followed by the refill, a first draw off at the taps, and a report on what was inside the tank.

What water tank cleaning includes

An inspection before the valve

Tank type, lining condition, depth of sediment, lid and vent, recorded before any water leaves.
Full drain and sediment removal

The water through the outlet, and the layer below it by hand and by suction until the floor itself is showing.
Pressure washing walls and floor

High pressure across the surfaces and corners, and a brush on anything water alone will not lift.
Disinfection after the wash

A disinfectant intended for drinking water tanks, named to you before it is used, left for its contact time and then rinsed out.
Refill and the first draw off

We refill, run the taps so the new water moves through the pipework, and tell you when it is ready to use.
A report and the next date

What was inside the tank, anything on the lid or the lining that needs repair, and a sensible date for the next clean.

What is different about Al Maabdah Sub-Municipality

Al Maabdah sub municipality climbs from Al Abtah and Al Jumayzah beside the Al Mualla cemetery up through Al Khansa and Rai Adhakhir to Al Adl, Jabal Al Nour, Wadi Jaleel and Qurtubah on the outer ring roads. It mixes hotels and pilgrim housing near the Grand Mosque with old popular houses on hillside passes, new housing schemes on valley floors that carry flash floods after rain, and industrial plots, workshops and warehouses along Al Hajj Street in Qurtubah. Street widening and expropriation leave partly demolished frontages in Al Khansa.

Questions about this district

Our water has a strong strange metallic smell and taste, why?

Oils and heavy metals from nearby workshops. Disinfection cannot remove taste. You may need activated charcoal filters at the tap or replacement of the main supply line to remove the source.

Water loses clarity very quickly even after cleaning?

Leaks from industrial sewerage lines enter the tank when pressure drops. Inspection of main pipes and repair of leaks in your area is essential.

Is tank cleaning safe in an industrial zone?

Yes, but we conduct water testing before and after because contaminant types here are unusual. You may need health department oversight for drinking water safety.

Does proximity to warehouses affect water quality permanently?

Yes. Emissions, dust and debris from workshops and fuel stations enter the tank continuously through air penetration and soil seepage.

How often should a tank in an industrial area be cleaned?

Every one to two months minimum, and you may need specialist chemical cleaning to remove oils and heavy metals that pressure washing cannot shift.

Could we relocate the tank to a cleaner location?

Replumbing is expensive, but protecting the tank with a sealed cover and installing air and inlet filters improves conditions significantly.

How much does water tank cleaning in Qurtubah cost?

It is set after the inspection, because the price follows the type of infestation, the size of the space, how far it has spread and the number of visits it needs. Send a photo and a description on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Qurtubah.